Membership

At Halifax Harriers we welcome anyone who wants to improve their performance, whatever their athletic event, whatever their background, abilities or disabilities. Whether it's an 8 year old learning the fundamentals of movement or the 70 year old defying the years or the middle aged athlete returning to the sport when work and family commitments finally allow. We're happy to see them at Spring Hall and there's a team of dedicated Track and Field coaches and Road Running Group Leaders for all abilities ready to help them to improve.

Four week Trial: Give it go!

You are welcome to train with the Harriers for four weeks before joining the club. There is a (non refundable) fee of £2.00 per training session until you join the club after which training sessions are free as part of membership. You will find information about when and where we train on our training page.

How to Join

Fill out a membership form which can be downloaded below or pick up a copy in the Clubhouse. We accept cash or cheques for the fee made out to Halifax Harriers. Bring them to a training session 15 minutes before the start time. Junior Members will need their Membership Form approved by a Coach.

Juniors

Until further notice, due to the high demand for places in our Junior Section (under 16 years), we are not accepting applications from new members who only wish to train for general fitness, or to improve their fitness for another sport (football, rugby, netball etc).

Disability Group

We are still taking applications for membership from those who are 11 years and older who wish to join the disability group, who train at 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Club Fees

Membership Type

Fee

Track Use *

* Tuesday and Thursday nights only.

Seniors

£30.00

Free

Juniors

£30.00

Free

Students (not living at home)

£30.00

Free

Family (2 people)

£60.00

Free

Family (3 people)

£90.00

Free

Family (4 people)

£120.00

Free

Coaches (not training or competing)

Free

Free

Social Member

£5.00

No

Membership purchased in December will run till the end of the following year.

Code of Conduct for Athletes

As a responsible athlete you will:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every athlete, coach, technical official and others involved in athletics and treat everyone equally.

Anticipate and be responsible for your own needs including being organised, having the appropriate equipment and being on time

Inform your coach of any other coaching that you are seeking or receiving so that they can ensure that there is no conflict with their coaching

Always thank the coaches and officials who enable you to participate in athletics

As a responsible Athlete, when participating in or attending any athletics activities, including training/coaching sessions and competition events you will:

Avoid swearing and abusive language and irresponsible behaviour including behaviour that is dangerous to yourself or others, acts of violence, bullying, harassment and physical and sexual abuse. (Any act of this kind will be reported to the committee and you may be banned from the club)

Act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others

Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others

Never engage in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour

Avoid destructive behaviour and leave athletics venues as you find them

In addition, athletes, especially young athletes and vulnerable adults, should follow these guidelines on safe participation in athletics

Notify a responsible adult if you have to go somewhere (why, where and when you will return)

Strictly maintain boundaries between friendship and intimacy with a coach or technical official

Never accept lifts in cars or invitations into homes on your own without the prior knowledge and consent of your parent/carer

Report any accidental injury, distress, misunderstanding or misinterpretation to your parents/carers and club Welfare officer as soon as possible.

Report any suspected misconduct by coaches or other people involved in athletics to the club welfare officer as soon as possible